Craftsman 917.28812 Operator's Manual page 8

Your new tractor has been assembledat the factory with the exception of those parts
left unassembledfor shipping purposes. Toensure safe and proper operation of your
tractor all parts and hardwareyou assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct
tools as necessaryto insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR
ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers
(1) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in
the operating position (seated behind the
steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
U NPAC K CARTO N
1. Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton.
2. Cut along dashed lines on all four pan-
els of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
3. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-
ing shaft.
2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to secure.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
4. Remove steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble large flat washer, 5/16 lock
washer, 5/16 hex bolt and tighten se-
curely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
8. Remove protective materials from trac-
tor hood and grill.
8
Insert
5/16 Hex Bolt
_/_ 5/16 Lock
&/./" Washer
_____ Large Flat
Washer
Steering
Wheel
Steering
_Boot
Tab
Extension
Adapter }haft
Lower
Steering
Shaft
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IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
INSTALL SEAT
1. Remove bolt and flat washer secur-
ing seat to cardboard packing and set
aside for assembly of seat to tractor.
Remove the cardboard packing and
discard.
2. Connect switch to seat.
3. Place seat on seat pan so all three (3)
bottom pads are positioned over large
slotted holes in pan.
Slot
Wiring harness